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Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Around 1,300 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
Officials in Nepal earlier said 826 people, including some 341 foreigners, are missing after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.
Around 1,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
Officials in Nepal earlier said 403 people, including 341 foreigners, were reported missing.
Bruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decade
American pop icon Bruno Mars will return to Hong Kong for the first time in nearly a decade, with four shows planned at Kai Tak Stadium next May as part of a newly expanded Asia leg of his “Romantic Tour”. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 next year in Hong Kong on the Asian leg of the tour, alongside Singapore, Japan, Thailand and others, organiser Live Nati...
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Nepal flash flood live updates: more than 1,000 people missing after glacial collapse at Tibet border
At least 165 people have died, while officials say hundreds of foreign nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine among those missing. Follow the latest newsFlash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missingTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Eyewitness accounts have been emerging from the Tibetan side of the border, with a woman saying...
Anthony Albanese says 34 Australians missing in deadly Nepal flash floods
Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridgesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border, as the Australian government says it is urgently working to confirm their welfare.The A...
Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria
More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacy
Israeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
Iran to allow no military ships in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way," as his administration opposes parts of the evolving agreement.
Iran to allow no military ship in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way", as his administration opposes parts of the evolving deal.
Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers
Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
Anwar Ibrahim weighs delaying Malaysia general election to late 2027 amid poll setbacks
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is looking to push back national elections until the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said, as state poll defeats and soured partnerships reveal his political vulnerability. That time frame would mark a significant delay. Just months ago, the 79-year-old leader was said to be mulling a snap election as soon as this October, perceiving...
Zebra mussel DNA found in Utah’s Colorado River for first time, raising alarm
For the first time, Zebra mussel DNA has been found in Utah's Colorado River, raising alarms among wildlife officials. This finding follows a serious infestation documented near Loma, Colorado, in 2025. Concern is mounting over the potential harm this invasive species could cause to local ecosystems and infrastructure. Boaters are strongly encouraged to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft to av...
South Korean police look to charge 7 for lying about concrete structure in Jeju Air crash
South Korea’s police said on Thursday they were seeking indictments of seven transport ministry officials over the 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board. The Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea after its landing gear failed to deploy, slamming into a concrete structure and bursting into fl...
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal, Tibet flash floods
The flash floods decimated villages, slamming into houses, roads, bridges and power plants.
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.
Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
Chip sell-off helps boost China’s private funds as US$83.3b is pulled out of mutual funds
The assets managed by China’s private funds grew last month as those of its mutual funds shrank, with investors diversifying their portfolios amid a sell-off of semiconductor shares. The net assets under management (AUM) of domestic mutual funds shrank by 560 billion yuan (US$83.3 billion), or 1.4 per cent month on month, in July to 39.11 trillion yuan, according to data released by the Asset Mana...
Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-up
Tokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had ...
Creating a second home for residents of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats
A proper kitchen, a washing machine and a table where children can do their homework – these are some of the bare necessities that people expect for their homes. But for many families living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong, that is unfortunately not the reality. People in subdivided flats – dwellings created by dividing an existing flat into several smaller units, usually around 50 to 100 sq ft e...
Hot ticket: UK’s first sauna theatre draws swimwear-clad audiences
The 80-seat venue at Edinburgh fringe combines sauna rituals with theatre, music, storytelling … and sweatTucked away behind the Summerhall arts centre is the hottest new venue at the Edinburgh fringe … quite literally. The Sauna theatre has proved popular among theatregoers at the world’s largest performing arts festival, with shows inside its purpose-built, 80-seat sauna drawing sweaty, swimwear...
Forty children reported missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
Parliamentary committee welcomes fact most of 472 missing have been found but ‘extremely concerned’ for restForty children who went missing from hotels housing asylum seekers in the UK have still not been found, according to a parliamentary report.Ministers are facing calls from MPs and peers to explain what they are doing to locate the group, two of whom are believed to still be under 18. The fig...
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers.Comté, a hard cheese made from raw cows’ milk in the Jura mountains, is France’s top-s...
Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
Can Singapore’s new anti-scam rules help stop online fraud before it occurs?
Singapore’s new rules for messaging platforms mark a significant shift in the country’s fight against scams, placing greater responsibility on digital services to help stop fraudsters before they reach potential victims, as the government seeks stronger penalties for non-compliance. Analysts said the requirements could reduce the number of people exposed to scams and offer a potential model for ot...
Glacial collapse caused huge flood leaving hundreds dead or missing in Nepal and Tibet
Entire populated areas swept away with early death toll standing at 165 and nationals from India, US, UK, Australia and Canada known to be missingFollow latest updates liveTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?A glacial collapse triggered the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet that roared down valleys, wiping out entire villages and leaving a preliminary death toll of at lea...
